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LIFT Software

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council successfully completed a procurement process for the "LIFT Software" project, under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The tender was conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in Newbury, United Kingdom (Region UKJ11), the council sought services in the IT industry category, specifically focusing on software solutions that enhance data management for benefits identification. This procurement, classified as a service category, was awarded to POLICY IN PRACTICE LTD on 27th October 2025, with the contract active from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2026, totalling a gross value of £45,879.60.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those with a focus on public sector solutions. SMEs adept in developing industry-specific software packages and providing support for data management systems would find this tender particularly pertinent. Given the project's aim to streamline the identification of eligible households for benefits, businesses capable of delivering intuitive dashboard interfaces and data anonymisation tools will be well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

LIFT Software

Notice Description

LIFT is a software run by Policy in Practice which brings together data , anonymises it, and displays it in an easy-view dashboard. Using filters and search criteria, the dashboard can then be used to identify individuals and households who are eligible for various benefits and allowances but are not currently claiming them. Those benefits might include Pension Credit, Winter Fuel Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Free School Meals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,233 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLICY IN PRACTICE

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